Asphalt Paving Laborer - Hands-on Roadway Builder

Adams-Construction-Company; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health Savings Account

Life/AD&D insurance

Vision

Short-term disability

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

Adams Construction Company is seeking a Laborer in Virginia to perform manual road-building tasks under supervision of a superintendent. The role covers surface prep, asphalt application, joint finishing, and equipment operation to maintain job sites.

Responsibilities include shoveling, raking, operating tools, directing traffic, and ensuring safety. Competitive entry pay and standard benefits accompany overtime opportunities and a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Prior construction or paving experience preferred but not required.
• Strong work ethic, teamwork and respect to all individuals.
• Able and willing to follow verbal instructions.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, have an acceptable driving record, and have reliable transportation.
• Candidates must be able to work overtime, nights, and weekends, as projects demand.
• Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test as well as random tests if selected during employment.

Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation: Digs out and prepares areas, removes old pavement, cleans surfaces, and applies tack oil for bonding.
• Asphalt Application: Shovels, spreads, rakes, and smooths hot asphalt to proper grade and thickness.
• Joint Finishing: Matches and finishes fresh asphalt joints, ensuring a smooth, well-knit surface between roller passes.
• Equipment & Tool Operation: Uses hand tools (rakes, shovels, tampers) and operates equipment like plate compactors, pavement saws, and brooms.
• Job Site Maintenance: Cleans up work sites, clears spilled asphalt, and maintains tools and equipment at the end of the shift.
• Guides and directs dump trucks while backing; Receives and accumulates delivery tickets; Flags traffic and assists in traffic control to enhance and promote a safe work zone

Skills

Construction experience

Teamwork

Follow verbal instructions

Driver's license

Overtime availability

Drug testing

Job description

Adams Construction Company is seeking a Laborer in Virginia to perform manual road-building tasks under supervision of a superintendent. The role covers surface prep, asphalt application, joint finishing, and equipment operation to maintain job sites.

Responsibilities include shoveling, raking, operating tools, directing traffic, and ensuring safety. Competitive entry pay and standard benefits accompany overtime opportunities and a team-focused environment.